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AFCON 2025: Heroic Nwabali shines as Super Eagles clinch ninth bronze medal

Nwabali open to NPFL return after Chippa United exit

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has expressed his willingness to join any club including in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) after his departure from Chippa United, Afrosport reports. Nwabali parted ways with the South African club last week after nearly four seasons and is currently a free agent. Speaking on Sports Night Amplified with Andile Ncube, Nwabali said about his next destination: "There is no...

Osimhen sets scoring streak record in comfortable Galatasaray win

Osimhen sets scoring streak record in comfortable Galatasaray win

Victor Osimhen set a new goal scoring streak as Galatasaray defeated Rizespor 3-0 away from home in the Turkish Super Lig on Sunday, Afrosport reports. The Nigerian superstar was on target in the previous league game against Kayserispor, coupled with an assist. He scored the final goal against Rizespor in the 73rd minute after Baris Yilmaz and Yunus Akgun put Galatasaray in front in the 19th...

Lookman scores on Atletico Madrid debut in Copa del Rey win

Lookman scores on Atletico Madrid debut in Copa del Rey win

Ademola Lookman was on target on his debut for Atletico Madrid in a 5-0 win away at Real Betis in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals on Thursday, Afrosport reports. The Super Eagles forward completed a €40 million move from Atalanta on transfer deadline day on Monday and started against Betis alongside French forward Antoine Griezmann. Slovak defender David Hancko put Atleti ahead in the 12th minute...

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Nwabali: Super Eagles goalkeeper parts ways with Chippa United

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali has parted ways with Chippa United by mutual consent, Afrosport reports. The 29-year-old joined Chippa United from Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side Katsina United in 2022 and made a name for himself in the South African Premier Soccer League (PSL), making 66 top flight appearances and 76 in all competitions, keeping a total of 25 clean sheets. Nwabali gained global...

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Deadline Day: Ilenikhena departs AS Monaco for Saudi giants Al-Ittihad

George Ilenikhena has joined Saudi Pro League giants Al-Ittihad in a reported deal worth €33 million, Afrosport reports. The 19-year-old Nigerian-born French foward has been on the books of Monaco since 2024 when he joined from Belgian side Royal Antwerp. He however failed to be regular starter owing to competition for places from Folarin Balogun and Mika Biereth. Ilenikhena scored 10 goals in 51 competitive appearances...